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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,640.08, 36,975.48 and 14,272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,640.08, 36,975.48 and 14,272.08 is: 21,417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640.08 : 36,975.48 = 14,272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640.08/36,975.48 = 14,272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640.08x = 36,975.48 × 14,272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640.08x = 527,717,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,717,008.60/24,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,417.02

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